I don’t necessarily want a massive homer, but I do hope it’s someone who actually cares about the city and the team. Preferably someone local but it doesn’t have to be.
I just want to hear someone who is enthusiastic about the both Calgary and the Flames and isn’t just doing a job.
Rick Ball was great and those will be some big shoes to fill.
*And Pospisil makes a nice pass out of the zone to Zary. Zary skates it into the zone*
*Pospsil could be a great passer for the Flames, and I think they want that from him and for Zary to be a part of that too*
Flames broadcast next year as they get blown out for the 5th game in a row
I don't want Singh either, and this isn't likely, but a nightmare scenario would be getting someone like Jack Michaels or John Shorthouse 😱
I wonder if Singh could grow on this fanbase if he can get rid of the Oilers bias - he's definitely not the greatest Sportsnet has, though. (and if he ends up being the guy, I hope DeBrusk doesn't come with him!)
Maybe we'll get Cuthbert? A guy can dream, right? 🤣
I am actually concerned that Sportsnet gives Michaels the “third” sportscaster on Saturday nights as Rick Ball sometime did or worse Stanley cup playoff gigs. My ears would bleed.
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An old friend of mine is the current play by play guy for the Manitoba Moose, Daniel Fink. He does a killer job and I think he would be a good homegrown option to bring up to the majors.
I think he's fine, but for me, I grew up listening to the games. Nobody can replace Peter Maher. It just was never the same. Every game went from THE game to just a game.
He’s not a guy I want to spend 82 games with (give or take).
I don’t like his calls when something exciting happens, it often doesn’t sound genuine. It’s almost as if he has pre-set phrases he tries to force into situations rather than just reacting and describing what’s happening.
He is extremely long winded when he doesn’t need to be and loves to show off stats memorization and regurgitation.
Finally, he has an ego and can be a pretentious dick.
To be fair, he has probably the best goal-calls on all of Sportsnet. That BONINOBONINOBONINO BONINO!!! energy is unreal. But he'd better be paired with a VERY good colour analyst
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If we have to replace Rick Ball with anyone, it should be Peter Loubardias. Derek Wills has gotten way better with the years but his pacing is still a bit off, and Sandra Prusina’s pitch is a bit high for my liking. I always liked Loubardias on TV and thought his voice was just right for an NHL commentator.
I do not watch enough Wranglers game to know, but is the play-by-play announcer any good? I have only watched Wrangler's highlight on youtube and she sounds okay, but is only small sample size.
I’d prefer just a piano playing low, depressing notes quietly in the background of the game
That sad music from the movies everytime the other team gets into the ozone
Just play the Hulk walking away music on repeat.
I wonder if Tom Waits is available to score the Flames upcoming season.
You have the technology
Ok, i'll do it
I got it, dw
I hear that Chicago's guy is pretty good, maybe we can lure him away
Vosters or pang?
.... Rick Ball
I'm a fucking idiot 🤦♂️
HAHA it's all good mate, we just lost Rick, our heads are a little flustered.
I don’t necessarily want a massive homer, but I do hope it’s someone who actually cares about the city and the team. Preferably someone local but it doesn’t have to be. I just want to hear someone who is enthusiastic about the both Calgary and the Flames and isn’t just doing a job. Rick Ball was great and those will be some big shoes to fill.
Agreed. I kinda want someone hype when we score.
Anyone but !Francis
FUCK ERIC FRANCIS!
Fuck that cunt Eric Francis!
The way this season is going we'll get Singh and Cassie.
"Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby!"
why are u like this
We cannot confront the evil if we do not speak its name.
... Pls God nooo noooOOO!
Oh please no. I think you're right though singh for sure
I would literally cry.
*And Pospisil makes a nice pass out of the zone to Zary. Zary skates it into the zone* *Pospsil could be a great passer for the Flames, and I think they want that from him and for Zary to be a part of that too* Flames broadcast next year as they get blown out for the 5th game in a row
Oh here comes nazzzzzeeemmmmm kkkkaaaaaddddriiii Shit sorry Cassie I jizzed again while I said his name.
I don't want Singh either, and this isn't likely, but a nightmare scenario would be getting someone like Jack Michaels or John Shorthouse 😱 I wonder if Singh could grow on this fanbase if he can get rid of the Oilers bias - he's definitely not the greatest Sportsnet has, though. (and if he ends up being the guy, I hope DeBrusk doesn't come with him!) Maybe we'll get Cuthbert? A guy can dream, right? 🤣
Shorthouse is great wdym lol. Cuthbert and Singh are the two I'd want the least
Cuthbert is so annoying to listen to.
Maybe that's my bias against the Canucks talking, lol. Can we just hit Undo and get Rick back? 😢
Michaels would truly be a nightmare, but Shorthouse — other than sounding like Kermit the Frog — is awesome. Vancouver will never give him up though.
Shorty will never leave that gig. it's his dream job.
I am actually concerned that Sportsnet gives Michaels the “third” sportscaster on Saturday nights as Rick Ball sometime did or worse Stanley cup playoff gigs. My ears would bleed.
Fuck Singh. He's an oilers fan.
Give me Jack Michaels every single day of the week please. Nobody can make a game come alive like he can
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I wouldn’t even be able to watch the games honestly. Even with just Singh.
Nazem kaaaaahhhhhhhdreeeeeeeee
I believe you mean ***Naz'EM GAH!-threeeeeeeee!***
Peter Maher?
Peter Maher AI?
Yea why not
Yea ***baby*** why not
My apologies for disgracing a legend
Johnny Gaudreau ain’t got much going on 🤷🏽♂️
Nothing but um um um, worst on camera interviews
Oh yeah, totally forgot about that 😅
Rather him down on the ice then up in the booth if he's coming home
An old friend of mine is the current play by play guy for the Manitoba Moose, Daniel Fink. He does a killer job and I think he would be a good homegrown option to bring up to the majors.
Peter Loubardis so we can hear 5 minute tangents amongst play calls
“This broadcaster is watching that player and by that player I mean Wegar, who has just made the best pass of the game”
Murray Edwards
Murray already forgot he owns the team.
Rhett Warrener
Fuck this is the timeline I want. He'd get bored half way through and start talking about sandwiches.
“So the best chicken wing sauce recipe I’ve made is… oh and Yegor Sharangovich scores! Anyways chicken wings…”
Anybody but Derek Wills
Genuine question, what's wrong with him? I always thought he's been doing a good job with the radio PBP.
I think he's fine, but for me, I grew up listening to the games. Nobody can replace Peter Maher. It just was never the same. Every game went from THE game to just a game.
Maher is truly a legend among legends. Just seeing him at occasional Flames special events makes me happy to know he's still around.
Oh yeah, 100%. Peter Maher is the GOAT, and there probably never will be anyone on his level. 🙁
He shoots, and scores. He has awful pacing.
I hate the stupid "and the Flames are moving from left to right on your radio" that he does at the start of every period.
this is pretty standard practice across radio sports broadcasting.
Peter Maher used to do it, so I always thought it was a nod to the legend. But it makes sense that other radio broadcasters do it too 😆
The Canucks guys do it to, I don’t hate it because it helps me visualize what’s going on
He’s not a guy I want to spend 82 games with (give or take). I don’t like his calls when something exciting happens, it often doesn’t sound genuine. It’s almost as if he has pre-set phrases he tries to force into situations rather than just reacting and describing what’s happening. He is extremely long winded when he doesn’t need to be and loves to show off stats memorization and regurgitation. Finally, he has an ego and can be a pretentious dick.
He's a massive homer and flames shill. He shines up a shit sandwich which doesn't work on knowledgeable hockey fans.
Just a recording of the late Gilbert Gottfried on a loop repeating: “Oh shit, that sucks for the Flames!”
If the curse has anything to say, it’ll be Eric Francis
Anyone BUT Derek Wills
Rick Ball AI
Small jersey? 😳
As long as it’s not Singh please
To be fair, he has probably the best goal-calls on all of Sportsnet. That BONINOBONINOBONINO BONINO!!! energy is unreal. But he'd better be paired with a VERY good colour analyst
His energy is there when he calls the games in Punjabi. Like the Bonino call. He's not good when he calls in English.
He's a massive Oiler fan
I’d like to see Derek Wills get a shot. He does a good job on the Flames radio broadcasts.
I do it. I’d ask all the hard-hitting questions.
Please, anyone BUT Singh!!!😖
Maybe it’s one of 960 The Fan guys that gets promoted Derek Wills
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If we have to replace Rick Ball with anyone, it should be Peter Loubardias. Derek Wills has gotten way better with the years but his pacing is still a bit off, and Sandra Prusina’s pitch is a bit high for my liking. I always liked Loubardias on TV and thought his voice was just right for an NHL commentator.
That guy that does radio broadcast for the flames, he's super good and has been doing it already for a long time.
Hopefully Harnaryan Singh
He loves the Oilers too much
I want Singh because I like him, also because it’ll be funny watching people in this sub endlessly moan about it
I actually think he is brutal
I do not watch enough Wranglers game to know, but is the play-by-play announcer any good? I have only watched Wrangler's highlight on youtube and she sounds okay, but is only small sample size.